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Viking and Early Medieval English Studies at University of Nottingham - UCAS

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Course summary

'Velkomin' (welcome)! Join our team of internationally renowned specialists to study the languages and cultures of early medieval England and Viking and Medieval Scandinavia. Our unique MA programme offers you the opportunity to:

  • learn and improve your knowledge of Old English and Old Norse languages and literatures
  • explore interdisciplinary approaches to the early medieval period
  • study place-names, runic inscriptions and material culture alongside contemporary texts
  • design and curate a small exhibition
The course offers a perfect training for students who are considering PhD research, and excellent preparation for work in the heritage industries. Your teaching is informed by the work of the Centre for the Study of the Viking Age (CSVA) and the Institute for Name-Studies (INS), dynamic research centres which host reading groups and organise regular lecture and seminar series. You can also choose to work with, and develop teaching materials for, local primary schools as part of our ‘Vikings for Schools’ activities, and to collaborate with our partners at the University Museum.

Modules

The total credits for this course are 180. A full-time student takes three 20-credit modules in the autumn term, three 20-credit modules in the spring term, and a 60-credit dissertation over the summer. You may also attend the seminars and lectures organised by various research centres in the Faculty of Arts, including the Centre for the Study of the Viking Age, the Institute for Name-Studies, and the Institute for Medieval Research, where you will meet postgraduates and senior scholars in all areas of Medieval studies.

Assessment method

Most modules are assessed by written coursework of varying lengths, corresponding with the content and weighting of the module. Course tutors provide detailed guidance and feedback on assignments. Towards the end of your studies, you will complete a 14,000-word dissertation, a major piece of independent research. Your tutors will provide advice and guidance to help you select your area of study, and you will be allocated a supervisor who is a specialist in your chosen area. They will offer close supervision and support as you complete your research. This course is assessed through varied forms of coursework. For example, ‘Research Methods in Viking and Early Medieval English Studies’ is assessed by a portfolio designed to develop your research skills and ability to communicate in a range of academic and non-academic environments. Assessment for ‘Reading Old English’ and ‘Reading Old Norse’ includes language and translation exercises to develop your understanding of these languages. You are encouraged to pursue areas of particular interest to you in coursework completed for spring semester modules. The 14,000-word dissertation allows you to pursue independent research with expert supervision on a topic of your choice.

How to apply

International applicants

IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element) English language requirements - As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English

Entry requirements

2:1 (or international equivalent) in English language/literature, history or archaeology

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

For fee information, see https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy/fees/postgraduate-fees.aspx
Viking and Early Medieval English Studies at University of Nottingham - UCAS